Voltage Drop Calculator (Simple) + Cable Size Guide

Estimate voltage drop (V/% ) from voltage, current, distance, and conductor settings. Pass/Warn is a reference only. Selecting a standard set lists candidate cable sizes by voltage drop.

Basic conditions

Quick input
Enter one-way distance. Single-phase uses round-trip (×2), three-phase uses one-way (√3).

Conductor length used in calculation:

Conductor conditions

Used for resistance temperature correction (reference). Defaults to 20℃ if empty.

Simplified formula corrects resistive drop by cosφ (reactance not included).

Resistance (preset / manual)

R(20℃)

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R(T℃)

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Reference: approximated from resistivity and cross-sectional area.

Allowable reference (Pass/Warn only)

Allowable values must follow regulations and design documents (shown for reference only).

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Voltage drop ΔV

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Voltage drop (%)

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Input summary

Circuit
Voltage
Current
Distance (one-way)
Distance used in calculation
Conductor
Temperature
Power factor
R(20℃)
R(T℃)

Breakdown (raw → display)

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ΔV -- --
ΔV % -- --

Eslatmalar

  • This tool is a reference calculation. Follow regulations, standards, design documents, and manufacturer data.
  • The formula is simplified and focuses on resistive drop. Reactance, voltage fluctuation, harmonics, installation conditions, ampacity, short-circuit, and protection coordination are not considered.
  • Distance input is one-way. Single-phase uses round-trip (×2); three-phase uses one-way (√3 formula).
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